Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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POLO GRILL

2855 OCEAN DR STE A4 A5 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32963

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 9, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3230160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7997353
DBPR license4101055

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 9, 2023 5:14 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 11, 2023 2:29 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01D-08-5

High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Salmon ceviche on menu and no aquaculture letter available. Owner had purveyor email aquaculture letter by end on inspection. Printed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 8 to 10 lives roaches behind small Avantco reach in cooler on wall and on floor. Approximately 6/8 live roaches in each of 4 separate glue traps behind small Avantco reach in cooler. 1 live roach on dry storeroom floor. 1 live roach on wall near Alto Sham. 2 live on tall reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not dated. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink strainers in hand sink at bar. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped live roaches in control devices. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20/30 dead roaches under Alto Sham. Approximately 25 dead roaches under Avantco reach in cooler at cook line. Approximately 10 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on dish machine. 3 dead roaches on dry storage shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor areas under cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall behind cook line equipment and under hand sink at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease and dust build up on pipes and wall behind cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.